Definition of

U-turn

  1. (noun, act) complete reversal of direction of travel

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Alternate forms of U-turn

Hypernyms: reversal, reverse, reversion, turnabout, turnaround

Origin of the word U-turn

  1. 1934, from u + turn (n.). So called in ref. to the shape of the path described.

via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper

People who say U-turn

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  • RagsTo_Rischas @IzzyBelvedere yea, we out here. You minus well make a U turn..

  • LilkaAda Had on a denim jacket, walked a block, and made a u-turn. Scratched that jacket for a denim vest. It WARM.

  • AinilMoochi Driving on a one-way street no u-turn to get back to me~

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Words that sound like U-turn

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